There are a number of backup extractor tools you can use to extract messages, photos, contacts or some other files from iTunes backup/iCloud backup. However, you may not be satisfied because:

Not compatible with your Mac (iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini).

The number of supported file types/formats is far too small or limited.

Have no data preview function for you to know what will be extracted.

The process to extract data from iTunes backup is complicated.

Therefore, we provided the solutions below for you to try.

#1. PhoneRescue - Support 20+ iOS Files Types

PhoneRescue is developed to retrieve data for both Android and iOS users and PhoneRescue – iOS data recovery aims at providing iOS users a few ways to recover lost data, including Recover from iOS Devices, Recover from iTunes Backup and Recover from iCloud Backup. While being used to recover data from iTunes backup, it supports extracting 20+ types of files to your computer.

Step-by-Step Guide:

PhoneRescue – iOS Data Recovery Screenshot:

iTunes Backup Extractor – PhoneRescue

#2. AnyTrans - All-in-One iOS Content Manager

Backup extracting function was added to AnyTrans in this year. Now you can easily get personal data like notes, contacts, messages, call history, safari history, bookmarks, calendar from iTunes backup or iCloud backup with this iOS content manager.